Must be between 6 and 40 charactersPassword is invalid. Passwords should be at least 6 characters long, cannot contain only repeated characters or sequences (e.g. "aaaaaaa" or "123456") or be a common password (e.g. "qwerty" or "password"). Please choose a more secure password.

The final theater listing is contained below – our trailer will play in over 50 cities across the United States starting on May 17th. We recommend being in your movie theater seat at least a full half hour before the movie show time to ensure you see the trailer, which will play during the opening advertisements. Feel free to send this list to family, friends and colleagues and be sure to keep using the hashtag #gospace to get the word out!

We did it! Thanks to your support, we'll be placing an ad for space exploration in movie theaters all across America! We'll have an update very soon on how many cities and where.

Update - 4.2.13:

Exciting news! The project is now being conducted in partnership with Challenger Center for Space Science Education to further enhance and grow the crowdfund campaign. Challenger Center (http://www.challenger.org/) utilizes dynamic, hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities in communities around the globe, engaging more than 400,000 middle school-age students and 40,000 educators each year through simulated space missions that bring their classroom studies to life and cultivate the skills needed for future success. Our new partnership will bring exciting new perks, as well as further publicity within the education community!

Update - 3.30.13:

There is no doubt now: ads for our space program will be premiering with “Star Trek Into Darkness” in major cities around the country! Our initial goal was achieved in just six days with over 1,000 donors! Now on to our next goal!

Telling the Story of a New Era in Space Exploration

When the Space Shuttle landed for the last time, many Americans thought NASA was closed for good. Nothing could be further from the truth. Right now, men and women from the space program are designing and building next generation space vehicles to go to new destinations in space, farther than we've ever gone before.

NASA recently made an inspiring new online video narrated by Mr. Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime (see above), to show the progress being made on these new systems, but the agency is barred by law from buying advertising time for such a spot.

Today we're running a crowdfunding campaign to edit this video into a 30 second spot, and place it in movie theater screens around the country, starting with the premiere of 'Star Trek Into Darkness.'

By backing this 30 second trailer in the top movie theater markets around the United States, you can show our students and young people that we're in an exciting new era of space exploration. Now is the time to reach them - to remind them that an inspiring space program awaits, one that is worthy of their ambition.

The Plan

When we reach our funding goal, the "We are the Explorers" video will be reimagined to fit a 30 second advertising slot in major movie markets, including but not limited to, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

The advertisement will run in over 50 movie theater screens for 8 weeks, starting with the premiere of "Star Trek Into Darkness" on May 17th.

This is a direct ad-buy. If we reach our goal, we're in.

After going beyond the initial target, our goal is to now put this movie ad in at least one theater in every state in America. Our grand total will need to be $94,000 to make this a reality.

If we raise more than our stretch goal of $94,000, the proceeds will be used to enhance and grow Challenger Center's impact.

Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

Why Crowdfund this Effort?

This is more than a fundraiser, it's a demonstration of support for space exploration programs. By donating to this campaign, you're making a very powerful statement about the widespread enthusiasm that exists for space programs. A crowdfunding campaign is the best vehicle to deliver this message. By reaching our goal, we not only enable a first-of-its-kind ad campaign, we also demonstrate that countless people support a strong space program that's in development.

Countless professionals in the fields of chemistry, biology, computer science, physics, astrophysics, geology, and engineering are changing the world because as children they watched footage of Armstrong and Aldrin at Tranquility Base, or felt the rumble of a Space Shuttle launch.

Sometimes professionals who were first inspired by space go on to make incredible discoveries in astrophysics, pilot a robotic rover on the surface of Mars or design propulsion systems for next generation crew vehicles. Other times, they touch society in ways we could not have imagined – making discoveries in medicine, developing new sources of energy or designing next generation unmanned aircraft. Space is the universal spark that inspires students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The Importance of Telling NASA's Story

Most people recognize space as a key expression of our character. They know our space programs as a globally recognized brand of ingenuity. The recently landed Mars Curiosity Rover was the latest reminder that space systems are the crown jewels of our scientific and technical prowess.

Less known is the indispensable value space systems bring to our everyday lives. Space provides irreplaceable capabilities for defense, public health, finance, medicine, energy, agriculture, transportation, development and countless other fields. Investments in space programs are precisely about improving and protecting life on Earth. To learn more on how space is improving the world for all of us - read our new report "Space in our World."

Many wrongly assume that the space program is flush with cash, but the total funds committed for NASA by the U.S. government each year make up a negligible fraction of the entire federal budget. Space program funding is in fact so small that completely eliminating the NASA budget would not appreciably reduce yearly deficit spending or the national debt in any way. It would however, decimate economic innovation and ground-breaking science.

By funding this campaign, we can remind students and the general public that our nation's space agency is working hard on the next era of exploration. Keeping the public informed of NASA's activities is a key element of sustaining the health of our space program.

Other Ways You Can Help

After you've contributed, please be sure to share this campaign with other folks who share a passion for the final frontier.

About the Campaign Organizers

This crowdfund campaign is the work of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) of America in partnership with Challenger Center for Space Science Education.

This campaign is not endorsed by NASA, nor is it conducted at their direction or request. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

About AIA

AIA represents over 350 aerospace manufacturing companies and their highly-skilled employees. These companies make the spacecraft, launch vehicles, sensors, and ground support systems employed by NASA. This industry sustains nearly 3.5 million jobs, including much of the high-technology work that keeps this nation on the cutting edge of science and innovation. The U.S. aerospace manufacturing industry remains the single largest contributor to the nation’s balance of trade.

About Challenger Center

Challenger Center for Space Science Education offers dynamic, hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities to students around the world. These programs equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and skills that will help better our national social and economic well-being.

Challenger's unique and proven teaching model – Challenger Learning Centers – gives students the chance to become astronauts and engineers and solve real-world problems as they share the thrill of discovery on missions through the Solar System. Using space simulation and role-playing strategies, students bring their classroom studies to life and cultivate the skills needed for future success. Learning Centers reach into communities around the globe, engaging more than 400,000 middle school-age students and 40,000 educators each year.

Permissions and Campaign Terms

Appropriate permissions have been secured to obtain the public domain video footage (as previously released to the public online). The NASA logo will be removed to comply with appropriate and legal use of the NASA logo. Additionally, Mr. Peter Cullen's narration usage rights will be purchased with this crowdsource campaign. All Screen Actor Guild guidelines and other relevant guidelines will be followed.

This campaign is a fixed funding effort, meaning donations will only be used if we reach our funding goals. Perks will also only be issued if we reach our funding goal. If we do not reach our goal, all donation money will be returned to the donors according to IndieGoGo's procedures.

To Learn More on NASA's New Era of Human Spaceflight

Fixed FundingThis campaign has ended and will receive all funds raised.

Campaign Closed

This campaign ended on May 1, 2013

Select a Perk

$10USD

Digital Copy of the Trailer

If we reach our goal, we'll provide you a digital copy of the edited trailer being shown in theaters. We'll also give you a full listing of the theaters showing the trailer, so you can see the trailer in person. Please provide your email address when donating so we can contact you with the information. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

906
claimed

Estimated delivery: June 2013

$30USD

I Am The Explorer Custom Shirt

Show the world you are an explorer with one of our custom designed t-shirts. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

39
out of 288
claimed

Estimated delivery: July 2013

$50USD

B&W Spacesuit Photo

If we reach our goal, the first 50 donors of $50 will each receive a black and white photograph print of Al Shepard's Apollo 14 spacesuit. Al Shepard of course, was the first American in space, and would later walk on the Moon. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

105
out of 150
claimed

Estimated delivery: June 2013

$65USD

AMC Theatre Tickets

A pair (two) of free movie tickets to AMC Theatres. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

0
out of 6
claimed

Estimated delivery: July 2013

$65USD

Regal Movie Tickets

A pair (two) of free movie tickets to Regal Movie theaters. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

3
out of 6
claimed

Estimated delivery: July 2013

$100USD

Space Shuttle Mission Patch

If we reach our goal, the first 100 contributors of $100 will receive one authentic Space Shuttle mission patch. Each patch is made by the actual official patch maker used by NASA. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

132
out of 250
claimed

Estimated delivery: June 2013

SOLD OUT

$120USD

Space Shuttle Lapel Pin

If we reach our goal, the first 25 donors of $125 will each receive a Space Shuttle Program lapel pin. This pin is modeled after the program patch frequently seen on astronaut jump suits. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

25
out of 25
claimed

Estimated delivery: June 2013

$150USD

Limited Edition Lithograph

Limited Edition Lithograph: “and Touched the Face of God” by Laurie S. Whitehead. This print is a visible memorial tribute to the crew of NASA’s Challenger 51-L mission. Each print is numbered and contains an affidavit of limited edition in a pouch accompanying the print. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

4
out of 15
claimed

Estimated delivery: July 2013

$250USD

HBO Space Series on DVD

If we reach our goal, the first 20 donors of $250 will each receive the critically acclaimed DVD series, "From the Earth to the Moon." Originally shown on HBO, this was a groundbreaking series on the space program's storied beginning. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

15
out of 20
claimed

Estimated delivery: June 2013

$500USD

Book by Dr. Scobee Rodgers

25 years after the very public tragedy of the space shuttle Challenger, June Scobee Rodgers has written her private story, "Silver Linings" —her winding path through poverty, and family dysfunction to her teenage marriage and twenty-six years of love and life with Dick Scobee. This is the story, too, of that heartbreaking day in January 1986 when Commander Scobee and his six crewmates slipped the surly bonds of Earth. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

0
out of 40
claimed

Estimated delivery: July 2013

SOLD OUT

$1,000USD

Classic Space Program Model

If we reach our goal, the first four donors of $1000 will each receive one replica space program model. Each of the donors will be mailed one of four possible models: a Space Shuttle, an Apollo Command module, Apollo Lunar Module, or a Mercury rocket. Each high quality model has an estimated value of several hundred dollars. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.

4
out of 4
claimed

Estimated delivery: June 2013

$1,000USD

Silver Challenger Coin

These coins, certified to be .999 fine silver, are the perfect tribute to the Challenger crew aboard mission 51-L. A true collector’s item, these coins have an image of the shuttle, and the date of its last fateful mission on one side, and a memorial image on the reverse. Each coin is shipped in a clear protective case. Note, by donating you acknowledge that donations are not tax deductible.